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Pothole Horror: Man Killed, Truck Burned in Palghar
23 Nov
Summary
- A man died after his scooty hit a pothole and a truck ran over him.
- An angry mob set the truck ablaze following the fatal accident.
- Residents blame administrative negligence for the dangerous road conditions.
A tragic incident unfolded in Palghar's Nalasopara area on Sunday morning when a scooty rider, Mahesh Desai, lost his life after his vehicle hit a large pothole. The accident, occurring around 8 am, caused Desai to fall beneath a truck that subsequently ran over him. His colleague, Lavkush Verma, sustained serious injuries and is currently receiving medical attention.
The immediate aftermath saw public fury erupt as eyewitnesses reported that the truck driver fled the scene. Shortly after, an unidentified group set the abandoned truck ablaze, plunging the area into chaos and causing a substantial traffic jam. This act of arson underscored the deep-seated anger among residents concerning the poor condition of local roads.
Local residents have voiced strong condemnation, attributing the fatality to administrative negligence and labeling the potholes as 'death traps.' Authorities have since restored traffic flow and are investigating the incident, while the victim's body has been sent for a postmortem examination. This event also brings to light a state government committee established for compensation in pothole-related accidents.
